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Faculty of Science braces for tough choices as budget gap widens

The faculty has an annual structural deficit of DKK 100 million due to costly new buildings and deliberate overspending over several years. Added to this is a round of cuts from the administration reform. While the dean hopes to avoid layoffs, he cannot make any promises.

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University of Copenhagen law faculty faces deep cuts

Drained reserves and ongoing losses are forcing the Faculty of Law to find millions of kroner in savings. Cuts to research positions cannot be ruled out.

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Exam supervisors lose out in University of Copenhagen lawsuit

75 retired exam supervisors demanded millions from the University of Copenhagen — most got DKK 7,500 and feel let down by the ruling.

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Soaring emissions: Air travel threatens University of Copenhagen’s climate targets

Despite the University of Copenhagen’s pledge to halve its climate footprint by 2030, new data show that progress is far from on track. Twenty-two out of 58 units are not meeting targets to reduce emissions from air travel.

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Publish or perish? He chose to just walk away

Former research group leader Luis Toledo calls it a 'detox' to leave academia, where he constantly swung between success and failure.

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Older staff want to keep working — but lose heart amid constant upheaval

Older employees want to stay in the workforce — but give up after endless restructurings, says UCPH associate professor

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A working life: Chief warden clocks out after 35 years

Chief warden Per Rødgaard Hansen has retired after 35 years in the university’s central administration. In this farewell interview, he looks back on the many great — and not so great — years.

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Exam supervisors clash with University of Copenhagen in court

75 former exam supervisors had their case presented at the Copenhagen City Court, hoping for millions in compensation from the University of Copenhagen. The University Post followed the proceedings over two days and offers an overview of the key points of contention.

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It’s here: University of Copenhagen’s administration overhaul goes live

After years of preparation, it goes live — UCPH’s new administration takes effect this week

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Another one in the water: Law professor latest to fall into South Campus canal

Several people have fallen into the canal by the Faculty of Law, but those responsible refuse to put up fencing. »It is generally safe to walk around them,« is the official response.

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